- Bend over suddenly, as in pain or laughter. 2. Share accommodations meant for one person.
Examples:
- She doubled up with a cramp.
- The hotel ran out of rooms, so we had to double up.
Origin: Sense 1 from late 1800s; sense 2 from late 1700s.
Examples:
Origin: Sense 1 from late 1800s; sense 2 from late 1700s.